INSIGHT Scheme Support for Export Intelligence & Market Expansion

Lack of Market Insights and Export Readiness?

The lack of market information and export readiness is a major barrier for many exporters. Many exporters are limited by their inability to obtain timely and reliable market intelligence as well as their need to adapt to rapidly evolving regulatory requirements in international markets. In addition, a large number of exporters fail to develop strategic plans for exporting that will allow them to prepare and capitalize on new international business opportunities.

Exporters can also leverage market access support schemes for international promotion to identify and enter new global markets.

What is INSIGHT Scheme?

INSIGHT (Integrated Support for Trade Intelligence & Facilitation) is a governmental program created within the Export Promotion Mission (EPM-Niryat Disha) with a goal of improving exporter readiness.

INSIGHT addresses several areas including: trade intelligence, capacity-building, research, and export facilitation to help improve decision-making and increase competitiveness among both exporters and institutions.

Businesses can further strengthen their expansion strategy through support schemes for emerging export opportunities.

What is the Actual Benefit for Exporters?

The scheme provides strategic and capability-driven support rather than direct financial subsidies:

• Access to market intelligence and trade data tools
• Support for export training and skill development programs
• Assistance for research, analytics and export strategy development
• Improved export readiness and global competitiveness

Important: This scheme provides knowledge and ecosystem support, not direct financial reimbursement to individual exporters.

Exporters can complement strategic insights with export factoring and trade finance solutions to improve cash flow during expansion.

What Support is Available Under INSIGHT?

1. Export Capacity Building & Skills Development

• Training programs and workshops
• Certification courses and toolkits
• Export-import knowledge modules

2. District & Cluster Export Facilitation

• Local export support initiatives
• Outreach and counselling programs
• District-level export development activities

3. Trade Intelligence & Analytics

• Market data platforms and dashboards
• Trade analytics and insights tools
• Decision-support systems for exporters

4. Research & Innovation

• Market research studies
• Pilot export projects
• Trade analytics and forecasting initiatives

These components work together to build a stronger export ecosystem.

What Financial Support is Available?

• Up to 50% funding support for eligible projects
• Financial assistance ranging from ₹15 lakh to ₹50 lakh, depending on activity type
• Up to 100% funding for government-led or strategic projects

Important: This is project-based funding provided to implementing entities, not a direct subsidy to individual exporters.

Who Can Apply?

• Export Promotion Councils (EPCs)
• Industry associations and export bodies
• Academic and research institutions
• Government departments and agencies (DEPC / SEPC)
• Other export-related organizations

Note: Individual exporters typically benefit indirectly through programs, tools, and initiatives developed under the scheme.

What is Required to Apply?

• Detailed project proposal (objectives, scope, expected outcomes)
• Target market or sector identification
• Budget and implementation timeline
• Execution strategy and methodology
• Expected impact and measurable results

Proposals must clearly demonstrate value addition to the export ecosystem.

How to Apply for INSIGHT Scheme

1. Identify the type of intervention (training, research, analytics, etc.)
2. Prepare a structured project proposal
3. Submit application through DGFT portal or designated channels
4. Proposal is evaluated by authorities
5. Approval granted with funding allocation
6. Project implementation begins with periodic reporting

Funding is released in stages based on progress and outcomes.

Important Conditions to Know

• Focuses only on non-financial and capability-building support
• No funding for physical infrastructure or capital assets
• No duplicate benefit allowed under other schemes
• Outputs (reports, tools, training modules) may be shared publicly
• Mandatory monitoring, reporting, and performance evaluation

Focus Areas Under INSIGHT

The scheme supports emerging and high-impact trade areas:

• Digital trade and paperless systems
• Sustainability and green exports
• AI-driven trade intelligence
• Supply chain resilience
• Logistics and global trade systems

These areas align with evolving global trade trends and future export opportunities.

Who Should Use This Scheme?

• Export organizations planning training and capacity-building programs
• Businesses entering new international markets
• Industry associations developing export ecosystems
• Institutions conducting trade research and analytics

How Afleo Helps You

• Project planning and export strategy development
• Proposal drafting and structuring support
• Scheme mapping and eligibility assessment
• Documentation and submission assistance
• Coordination with DGFT and authorities
• End-to-end execution and compliance support

Ensure higher approval chances and effective project execution.

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Why INSIGHT is Important

The INSIGHT Program serves as a bridge for exporters and institutions connecting the space of decision making with the space of action in international trade. The INSIGHT Program enables access to training, data and strategic insights; thus, empowering exporters and institutions to make informed decisions, become more competitive, and successful expanding in global markets.